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Wind energy provided 34% of Ireland’s power this year, new figures show

Wind energy has provided 34% of Ireland’s energy so far this year, on the back of record figures in recent months, a new report shows. The latest figures from Wind Energy Ireland found it accounted for 21% of all of the country’s power last month. ...

08 Aug 2022 at 01:01

National News

Energy from Irish wind farms provided over half of country's electricity in February

Energy generated by wind power provided more than half of Ireland’s electricity last month, figures show. Wind Energy Ireland, the representative body for the Irish wind industry, said the 53% share was the highest ever achieved by wind in the ...

07 Mar 2022 at 10:24

National News

Over one third of energy generated last year came from wind

Just over a third of Irish electricity was generated by wind last year, latest analysis shows. Wind energy generation for 2022 was 34%, up 4% from 2021. The analysis also shows wind energy generation resulted in Irish consumers spending €2 ...

16 Jan 2023 at 16:47

National News

Wind industry seeks multimillion-euro investment in Budget

The Irish wind industry has warned that the upcoming Budget will be the “last opportunity” to put in place sufficient resources to meet 2030 renewable energy targets. In a Budget submission, representative body Wind Energy Ireland called ...

22 Aug 2023 at 00:01

National News

Wind energy continues to rise in Ireland as demand for gas decreases

The 2023 Gas Networks Ireland annual demand statement shows that overall demand for gas in Ireland decreased by 7% year-on-year when compared to 2022, due to an increase in energy powered by wind. Gas generated 47% of total electricity ...

24 Jan 2024 at 07:38

National News

Wind energy continues to rise in Ireland as demand for gas decreases

24 Jan 2024 at 15:20

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Kildare wind farm refusal appeal decision due in May

An appeal has been lodged against Kildare County Council's decision to refuse planning permission for Drehid Wind Farm. The application, in the name of North Kildare Windfarm Ltd had sought the development of up to 12 ...

06 Feb 2020 at 16:25

National News

Budget 2025 ‘may be last chance to plan resources for 2030 Climate Action Plan’

Budget 2025 may be the “last chance” to put in place the resources to deliver the 2030 Climate Action Plan, the wind energy industry has warned. Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) said the state needs to increase investment ...

27 Aug 2024 at 00:01

National News

Ireland’s offshore wind targets in serious jeopardy, industry warns

Ireland’s offshore wind targets are in serious jeopardy and need immediate action from the Government, an industry group has warned. Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) has launched a plan this week where it recommends the ...

27 May 2025 at 00:01

EcoLive

REVEALED: Major reduction in wind-generated power due to calm weather conditions in July

The contribution of wind farms to meet Ireland's electricity demand fell considerably last month when compared to the same month a year ago. The latest figures from Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) show that wind power ...

12 Aug 2024 at 17:33

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